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Abstract:

In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to
prescription-based travel route recommendation. In a typical embodiment,
a prescription related to a medical condition of a patient is received
(e.g., electronically in a computer memory medium or the like). Among
other things, the prescription typically comprises a set of criteria
(e.g., route specifics such as topography/incline, mode of travel such as
walking, running, cycling, etc.) for a desired travel route for the
patient. Then, using global positioning satellite (GPS) technology or the
like, the system will access/receive information corresponding to a
geographical area associated with the patient. Using this information, a
set of possible travel routes between a starting point and a destination
within the geographical area will be determined. Then, by comparing the
set of criteria to the information, at least one travel route will be
identified from the possible travel routes for treating the medical
condition.

Claims:

1. A computer-implemented method for prescription-based travel route
recommendation, comprising: receiving a prescription related to a medical
condition of a patient in a computer memory medium, the prescription
comprising a set of criteria for a desired travel route for the patient;
receiving information, using global Positioning satellite (GPS)
technology, corresponding to a geographical area associated with the
patient; identifying a set of possible travel routes between a starting
point and a destination within the geographical area based on the
information; determining at least one travel route from the possible
travel routes for treating the medical condition based on a comparison of
the set of criteria to the information; and recommending the at least one
travel route to the patient.

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, the prescription being
received electronically communicated from a health care provider.

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, the starting point and the
destination being received from the patient.

6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, the set of criteria
comprising at least one of the following: a desired travel mode for
traversing the at least one travel route, a desired topography of the at
least one travel route, or a desired distance between the starting point
and the destination.

7. A system for a prescription-based travel route recommendation,
comprising: a memory medium comprising instructions; a bus coupled to the
memory medium; and a processor coupled to the bus that when executing the
instructions causes the system to: receive a prescription related to a
medical condition of a patient in a computer memory medium, the
prescription comprising a set of criteria for a desired travel route for
the patient; receive information, using global Positioning satellite
(GPS) technology, corresponding to a geographical area associated with
the patient; identify a set of possible travel routes between a starting
point and a destination within the geographical area based on the
information; determine at least one travel route from the possible travel
routes for treating the medical condition based on a comparison of the
set of criteria to the information; and recommend the at least one travel
route to the patient.

8. The system of claim 7, the prescription being received electronically
communicated from a health care provider.

9. The system of claim 7, the information comprising topographical
information pertaining to the geographical area.

10. (canceled)

11. The system of claim 7, the starting point and the destination being
received from the patient.

12. The system of claim 7, the set of criteria comprising at least one of
the following: a desired travel mode for traversing the at least one
travel route, a desired topography of the at least one travel route, or a
desired distance between the starting point and the destination.

13. A computer program product for a prescription-based travel route
recommendation, the computer program product comprising a computer
readable storage media, and program instructions stored on the computer
readable storage media, to: receive a prescription related to a medical
condition of a patient in a computer memory medium, the prescription
comprising a set of criteria for a desired travel route for the patient;
receive information, using global Positioning satellite (GPS) technology,
corresponding to a geographical area associated with the patient;
identify a set of possible travel routes between a starting point and a
destination within the geographical area based on the information;
determine at least one travel route from the possible travel routes for
treating the medical condition based on a comparison of the set of
criteria to the information; and recommend the at least one travel route
to the patient.

14. The computer program product of claim 13, the prescription being
received electronically communicated from a health care provider.

15. The computer program product of claim 13, the information comprising
topographical information pertaining to the geographical area.

16. (canceled)

17. The computer program product of claim 13, the starting point and the
destination being received from the patient.

18. The computer program product of claim 13, the set of criteria
comprising at least one of the following: a desired travel mode for
traversing the at least one travel route, a desired topography of the at
least one travel route, or a desired distance between the starting point
and the destination.

19. A method for deploying a system for a prescription-based travel route
recommendation, comprising: providing a computer infrastructure being
operable to: receive a prescription related to a medical condition of a
patient in a computer memory medium, the prescription comprising a set of
criteria for a desired travel route for the patient; receive information,
using global positioning satellite (GPS) technology, corresponding to a
geographical area associated with the patient; identify a set of possible
travel routes between a starting point and a destination within the
geographical area based on the information; determine at least one travel
route from the possible travel routes for treating the medical condition
based on a comparison of the set of criteria to the information; and
recommend the at least one travel route to the patient.

20. The method of claim 19, the set of criteria comprising at least one
of the following: a desired travel mode for traversing the at least one
travel route, a desired topography of the at least one travel route, or a
desired distance between the starting point and the destination.

Description:

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to
electronic prescription processing. Specifically, embodiments of the
present invention relate to a prescription-based travel route
recommendation for the treatment of medical injuries, ailments, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] As technology continues to advance, electronic medical processes
continue to evolve. For example, today prescriptions can be
electronically viewed and/or transmitted for fulfillment (e.g., assuming
proper access control is provided). Moreover, various ailments and/or
injuries often have a prescribed course of physical activity as
treatment. For example, for diabetic patients, cardiac patients, etc., a
medical professional may recommend exercise such as walking or jogging.
Further, for patients with knees problems, a medical professional might
suggest a flat topography (as opposed to a road with an incline).

[0003] Unfortunately, challenges can exist in identifying a specific
action/course of treatment that addresses a recommended treatment plan.
For example, a medical professional might not be aware of locations
(and/or specifics thereof) where a physical course of treatment that
matches his/her recommendations can be followed. That is, a medical
professional may not be able to readily identify a travel/exercise route
that meets a recommended course of exercise.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to
prescription-based travel route recommendation. In a typical embodiment,
a prescription related to a medical condition of a patient is received
(e.g., electronically in a computer memory medium or the like). Among
other things, the prescription typically comprises a set of criteria
(e.g., route specifics such as topography/incline, mode of travel such as
walking, running, cycling, etc.) for a desired travel route for the
patient. Then, using global positioning satellite (GPS) technology or the
like, the system will access/receive information corresponding to a
geographical area associated with the patient. Using this information, a
set of possible travel routes between a starting point and a destination
within the geographical area will be determined. Then, by comparing the
set of criteria to the information, at least one travel route will be
identified from the possible travel routes for treating the medical
condition. Once identified, one or more specific travel routes can be
recommended (e.g., to the patient).

[0005] A first aspect of the present invention provides a
computer-implemented method for a prescription-based travel route
recommendation, comprising: receiving a prescription related to a medical
condition of a patient in a computer memory medium, the prescription
comprising a set of criteria for a desired travel route for the patient;
receiving information corresponding to a geographical area associated
with the patient; identifying a set of possible travel routes between a
starting point and a destination within the geographical area based on
the information; determining at least one travel route from the possible
travel routes for treating the medical condition based on a comparison of
the set of criteria to the information; and recommending the at least one
travel route to the patient.

[0006] A second aspect of the present invention provides a system for a
prescription-based travel route recommendation, comprising: a memory
medium comprising instructions; a bus coupled to the memory medium; and a
processor coupled to the bus that when executing the instructions causes
the system to: receive a prescription related to a medical condition of a
patient in a computer memory medium, the prescription comprising a set of
criteria for a desired travel route for the patient; receive information
corresponding to a geographical area associated with the patient;
identify a set of possible travel routes between a starting point and a
destination within the geographical area based on the information;
determine at least one travel route from the possible travel routes for
treating the medical condition based on a comparison of the set of
criteria to the information; and recommend the at least one travel route
to the patient.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention provides a computer program
product for prescription-based travel route recommendation, the computer
program product comprising a computer readable storage media, and program
instructions stored on the computer readable storage media, to: receive a
prescription related to a medical condition of a patient in a computer
memory medium, the prescription comprising a set of criteria for a
desired travel route for the patient; receive information corresponding
to a geographical area associated with the patient; identify a set of
possible travel routes between a starting point and a destination within
the geographical area based on the information; determine at least one
travel route from the possible travel routes for treating the medical
condition based on a comparison of the set of criteria to the
information; and recommend the at least one travel route to the patient.

[0008] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a method for
deploying a system for a prescription-based travel route recommendation,
comprising: providing a computer infrastructure being operable to:
receive a prescription related to a medical condition of a patient in a
computer memory medium, the prescription comprising a set of criteria for
a desired travel route for the patient; receive information corresponding
to a geographical area associated with the patient; identify a set of
possible travel routes between a starting point and a destination within
the geographical area based on the information; determine at least one
travel route from the possible travel routes for treating the medical
condition based on a comparison of the set of criteria to the
information; and recommend the at least one travel route to the patient.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] These and other features of this invention will be more readily
understood from the following detailed description of the various aspects
of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in
which:

[0010]FIG. 1 depicts a computing node according to an embodiment of the
present invention.

[0011]FIG. 2 depicts a system diagram according to an embodiment of the
present invention.

[0012]FIG. 3 depicts a graphical illustration of potential travel routes
according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013]FIG. 4 depicts a method flow diagram according to the present
invention.

[0014] The drawings are not necessarily to scale. The drawings are merely
schematic representations, not intended to portray specific parameters of
the invention. The drawings are intended to depict only typical
embodiments of the invention, and therefore should not be considered as
limiting the scope of the invention. In the drawings, like numbering
represents like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Illustrative embodiments will now be described more fully herein
with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary
embodiments are shown. This disclosure may, however, be embodied in many
different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exemplary
embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these exemplary embodiments are
provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will
fully convey the scope of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. In
the description, details of well-known features and techniques may be
omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the presented embodiments.

[0016] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this
disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are
intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise. Furthermore, the use of the terms "a", "an", etc.,
do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of
at least one of the referenced items. The word "set" is intended to mean
a quantity of at least one. It will be further understood that the terms
"comprises" and/or "comprising", or "includes" and/or "including", when
used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features,
regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do
not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,
regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups
thereof.

[0017] As mentioned above, embodiments of the present invention relate to
prescription-based travel route recommendation. In a typical embodiment,
a prescription related to a medical condition of a patient is received
(e.g., electronically in a computer memory medium or the like). Among
other things, the prescription typically comprises a set of criteria
(e.g., route specifics such as topography/incline, mode of travel such as
walking, running, cycling, etc.) for a desired travel route for the
patient. Then, using global positioning satellite (GPS) technology or the
like, the system will access/receive information corresponding to a
geographical area associated with the patient. Using this information, a
set of possible travel routes between a starting point and a destination
within the geographical area will be determined. Then, by comparing the
set of criteria to the information, at least one travel route will be
identified from the possible travel routes for treating the medical
condition. Once identified, one or more specific travel routes can be
recommended (e.g., to the patient).

[0018] Referring now to FIG. 1, a schematic of an example of a computing
node is shown. Computing node 10 is only one example of a suitable
computing node and is not intended to suggest any limitation as to the
scope of use or functionality of embodiments of the invention described
herein. Regardless, computing node 10 is capable of being implemented
and/or performing any of the functionality set forth hereinabove.

[0019] In computing node 10, there is a computer system/server 12, which
is operational with numerous other general purpose or special purpose
computing system environments or configurations. Examples of well-known
computing systems, environments, and/or configurations that may be
suitable for use with computer system/server 12 include, but are not
limited to, personal computer systems, server computer systems, thin
clients, thick clients, hand-held or laptop devices, mobile devices,
global positioning systems (GPS), GPS-enable devices, multiprocessor
systems, microprocessor-based systems, set top boxes, programmable
consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputer systems, mainframe
computer systems, and distributed computing environments that include any
of the above systems or devices, and the like.

[0020] Computer system/server 12 may be described in the general context
of computer system-executable instructions, such as program modules,
being executed by a computer system. Generally, program modules may
include routines, programs, objects, components, logic, data structures,
and so on, that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract
data types. Computer system/server 12 may be practiced in distributed
computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing
devices that are linked through a communications network. In a
distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both
local and remote computer system storage media including memory storage
devices.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, computer system/server 12 in computing node 10
is shown in the form of a general-purpose computing device. The
components of computer system/server 12 may include, but are not limited
to, one or more processors or processing units 16, a system memory 28,
and a bus 18 that couples various system components including system
memory 28 to processor 16.

[0022] Bus 18 represents one or more of any of several types of bus
structures, including a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral
bus, an accelerated graphics port, and a processor or local bus using any
of a variety of bus architectures. By way of example, and not limitation,
such architectures include Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus,
Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, Enhanced ISA (EISA) bus, Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA) local bus, and Peripheral
Component Interconnects (PCI) bus.

[0023] Computer system/server 12 typically includes a variety of computer
system readable media. Such media may be any available media that is
accessible by computer system/server 12, and it includes both volatile
and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media.

[0024] System memory 28 can include computer system readable media in the
form of volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM) 30 and/or
cache memory 32. Computer system/server 12 may further include other
removable/non-removable, volatile/non-volatile computer system storage
media. By way of example only, storage system 34 can be provided for
reading from and writing to a non-removable, non-volatile magnetic media
(not shown and typically called a "hard drive"). Although not shown, a
magnetic disk drive for reading from and writing to a removable,
non-volatile magnetic disk (e.g., a "floppy disk"), and an optical disk
drive for reading from or writing to a removable, non-volatile optical
disk such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other optical media can be provided.
In such instances, each can be connected to bus 18 by one or more data
media interfaces. As will be further depicted and described below, memory
28 may include at least one program product having a set (e.g., at least
one) of program modules that are configured to carry out the functions of
embodiments of the invention.

[0025] The embodiments of the invention may be implemented as a computer
readable signal medium, which may include a propagated data signal with
computer readable program code embodied therein (e.g., in baseband or as
part of a carrier wave). Such a propagated signal may take any of a
variety of forms including, but not limited to, electro-magnetic,
optical, or any suitable combination thereof. A computer readable signal
medium may be any computer readable medium that is not a computer
readable storage medium and that can communicate, propagate, or transport
a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution
system, apparatus, or device.

[0026] Program code embodied on a computer readable medium may be
transmitted using any appropriate medium including, but not limited to,
wireless, wireline, optical fiber cable, radio-frequency (RF), etc., or
any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0027] Travel route recommendation program/utility 40, having a set (at
least one) of program modules 42, may be stored in memory 28 by way of
example, and not limitation, as well as an operating system, one or more
application programs, other program modules, and program data. In
general, travel route recommendation program 40 performs the function of
the present invention as described herein. For example, travel route
recommendation program 40 will: receive a prescription related to a
medical condition of a patient in a computer memory medium (e.g.,
comprising a set of criteria for a desired travel route for the patient);
receive information corresponding to a geographical area associated with
the patient; identify a set of possible travel routes between a starting
point and a destination within the geographical area based on the
information; determine at least one travel route from the possible travel
routes for treating the medical condition based on a comparison of the
set of criteria to the information; and/or recommend the at least one
travel route to the patient. Each of the operating system, one or more
application programs, other program modules, and program data or some
combination thereof, may include an implementation of a networking
environment. Program modules 42 generally carry out the functions and/or
methodologies of embodiments of the invention as described herein.

[0028] Computer system/server 12 may also communicate with one or more
external devices 14 such as a keyboard, a pointing device, a display 24,
etc.; one or more devices that enable a consumer to interact with
computer system/server 12; and/or any devices (e.g., network card, modem,
etc.) that enable computer system/server 12 to communicate with one or
more other computing devices. Such communication can occur via I/O
interfaces 22. Still yet, computer system/server 12 can communicate with
one or more networks such as a local area network (LAN), a general wide
area network (WAN), and/or a public network (e.g., the Internet) via
network adapter 20. As depicted, network adapter 20 communicates with the
other components of computer system/server 12 via bus 18. It should be
understood that although not shown, other hardware and/or software
components could be used in conjunction with computer system/server 12.
Examples include, but are not limited to: microcode, device drivers,
redundant processing units, external disk drive arrays, RAID systems,
tape drives, and data archival storage systems, etc.

[0029] Referring now to FIG. 2, a system diagram according to an
embodiment of the present invention is shown. As depicted, a prescription
72 is typically received (e.g., electronically) by travel route
recommendation program 40 (shown implemented on computer system/server
12) from a health care provider/system or the like. In general,
prescription 72 will be stored in a computer storage medium or the like,
such as memory 28 (FIG. 1) or any of the sub-components thereof related
to treating a medical ailment/condition for which a course of physical
activity is prescribed (e.g., muscle/bone/joint issues, cardiac issues,
etc.). As such, prescription 72 will comprise a set of criteria for a
desired travel route for the patient. Such criteria can include (among
other things) distance, pace, mode of travel (e.g., walking, jogging,
running, cycling, etc.), grade/incline of the route, time of day (e.g.,
for heat and/or night blindness purposes), etc. Thereafter, program 40
will implement a set of rules 78 or the like to perform the underlying
functions hereof. Specifically, program 40 will extract the set of
criteria from electronic prescription 72. In one embodiment, this can be
accomplished by programming set of rules 78 to retrieve certain fields of
information from electronic prescription 72. Alternatively, set of rules
72 can cause program 40 to identify keywords or pieces of information in
electronic prescription 72.

[0030] Regardless, program 40 will then access a database 76 or the like
and retrieve information 74 corresponding to a geographical area
associated with the patient. Along these lines, information 74 can
comprise various maps (street, topographical, etc.) of the geographic
area associated with the corresponding patient, weather forecast details,
air quality information, pollen counts, etc. This information 74 can
initially be determined and stored in database 76 using global
positioning satellite (GPS) technology or the like. In any event, program
40 will then identify a set of possible travel routes between a starting
point and a destination within the geographical area based on information
74. In general, the starting point and the destination can be provided by
the patient, the health care provider, or both. The health care provider
may be involved in the designation of these points if he/she would like
the patient to maintain a certain distance. Regardless of who designates
the points, program 40 will analyze the maps, etc. (included with
information 74) to identify all possible travel routes between the stated
starting point and destination. Then, program 40 will compare the set of
criteria to the information to determine at least one travel route (from
the possible travel routes) that is the most appropriate to treat the
medical condition. Once one or more appropriate travel routes have been
determined, program 40 will provide output 80 with information containing
a recommendation thereof.

[0031] Referring now to FIG. 3, illustrative output 80 according to an
embodiment of the present invention is shown. As depicted output 80 can
comprise a map 80 corresponding to a geographic area associated with the
patient. As further shown, map 80 includes a starting point 82 and a
destination 84 (e.g., as set by the patient, the health care provider,
etc.) and a set of intersections/points denoted by letters "A-L". To
travel from starting point 82 to destination 84, the patient can traverse
any number of travel routes. However, based on information/details 74
(FIG. 2) about the geographic region as obtained from database 76 (FIG.
2), and the set of criteria set for the prescription by the health care
professional, program 40 (FIG. 2) will select the most approximate travel
route (e.g., the travel route that provides the closest match of the set
of criteria to the geographical area's details/information.

[0032] In the example shown, the health care provider is attempting to
treat a patient with heart disease and knee problems. As such, the health
care provider is prescribing jogging for the patient from the starting
point 82 to the destination 84. Moreover, the health care provider would
like the patient to perform the jogging along a topographically flat
travel route 90 (as opposed to a travel route with hills 88). Program 40
will extract such criteria, compare the same to the details/information
for the geographical area, and recommend that the patient traverse a
travel route along points "A-B-G-F-E-L." It is understood that this
example is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting.

[0033] Referring now to FIG. 4, a method flow diagram according to the
present invention is shown. In step S1, a hospital server or the like
provides access to a patient's prescription. In step S2, the patient
defines a starting point and a destination. In step S3, the patient
enables permission for the system to utilize the prescription for travel
route recommendation. In step S4, the system receives information related
to the geographic area associated with the patient (e.g., maps, road
plans, topography, distances, etc.). In step S5, the criteria set forth
in the prescription are compared to the information received in step S4
to identify at least one travel route providing the closest match (e.g.,
that best meets the patient's needs as set forth in the prescription). In
step S6, such travel route(s) are recommended to the patient who can then
select which (if any) to traverse.

[0034] While shown and described herein as a prescription-based travel
route recommendation system, it is understood that the invention further
provides various alternative embodiments. For example, in one embodiment,
the invention provides a computer-readable/useable medium that includes
computer program code to enable a computer infrastructure to provide a
prescription-based travel route recommendation functionality as discussed
herein. To this extent, the computer-readable/useable medium includes
program code that implements each of the various processes of the
invention. It is understood that the terms computer-readable medium or
computer-useable medium comprise one or more of any type of physical
embodiment of the program code. In particular, the
computer-readable/useable medium can comprise program code embodied on
one or more portable storage articles of manufacture (e.g., a compact
disc, a magnetic disk, a tape, etc.), on one or more data storage
portions of a computing device, such as memory 28 (FIG. 1) and/or storage
system 34 (FIG. 1) (e.g., a fixed disk, a read-only memory, a random
access memory, a cache memory, etc.).

[0035] In another embodiment, the invention provides a method that
performs the process of the invention on a subscription, advertising,
and/or fee basis. That is, a service provider, such as a Solution
Integrator, could offer to provide a prescription-based travel route
recommendation functionality. In this case, the service provider can
create, maintain, support, etc., a computer infrastructure, such as
computer system 12 (FIG. 1) that performs the processes of the invention
for one or more consumers. In return, the service provider can receive
payment from the consumer(s) under a subscription and/or fee agreement
and/or the service provider can receive payment from the sale of
advertising content to one or more third parties.

[0036] In still another embodiment, the invention provides a
computer-implemented method for a prescription-based travel route
recommendation. In this case, a computer infrastructure, such as computer
system 12 (FIG. 1), can be provided and one or more systems for
performing the processes of the invention can be obtained (e.g., created,
purchased, used, modified, etc.) and deployed to the computer
infrastructure. To this extent, the deployment of a system can comprise
one or more of: (1) installing program code on a computing device, such
as computer system 12 (FIG. 1), from a computer-readable medium; (2)
adding one or more computing devices to the computer infrastructure; and
(3) incorporating and/or modifying one or more existing systems of the
computer infrastructure to enable the computer infrastructure to perform
the processes of the invention.

[0037] As used herein, it is understood that the terms "program code" and
"computer program code" are synonymous and mean any expression, in any
language, code, or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a
computing device having an information processing capability to perform a
particular function either directly or after either or both of the
following: (a) conversion to another language, code, or notation; and/or
(b) reproduction in a different material form. To this extent, program
code can be embodied as one or more of: an application/software program,
component software/a library of functions, an operating system, a basic
device system/driver for a particular computing device, and the like.

[0038] A data processing system suitable for storing and/or executing
program code can be provided hereunder and can include at least one
processor communicatively coupled, directly or indirectly, to memory
elements through a system bus. The memory elements can include, but are
not limited to, local memory employed during actual execution of the
program code, bulk storage, and cache memories that provide temporary
storage of at least some program code in order to reduce the number of
times code must be retrieved from bulk storage during execution.
Input/output and/or other external devices (including, but not limited
to, keyboards, displays, pointing devices, etc.) can be coupled to the
system either directly or through intervening device controllers.

[0039] Network adapters also may be coupled to the system to enable the
data processing system to become coupled to other data processing
systems, remote printers, storage devices, and/or the like, through any
combination of intervening private or public networks. Illustrative
network adapters include, but are not limited to, modems, cable modems,
and Ethernet cards.

[0040] The foregoing description of various aspects of the invention has
been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not
intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form
disclosed and, obviously, many modifications and variations are possible.
Such modifications and variations that may be apparent to a person
skilled in the art are intended to be included within the scope of the
invention as defined by the accompanying claims.

Patent applications by Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Kolkata IN

Patent applications by International Business Machines Corporation

Patent applications in class Including route searching or determining

Patent applications in all subclasses Including route searching or determining